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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19


On Hurricane creek as two expert
deer hunters, who have been bagging
deer and turkey on the wholesesale plan
since the opening Of the game season.
They came from Michigan in September.
Since the deer season opened they have
shot and killed thirty-eight deer and only
wounded one which they did not finally
capture. They use no dogs, but they go
through the woods stealthily and travel
but short distance apart. They use the
Martin magazine rifle. Three times out
of five if deer starts up before them
one Of the hunters stops him the first
shot. Failing to do this, they follow the
animal up with three or four shots in
quick succession. If the deer should
escape this fusillade, and disappear from
sight, both hunters strike out after him
like streak of creased lightning. They
20 bounding over logs and through brush
like all possessed. They will run away
from an ordinary person who is not used
to Missouri thickets and jungles as easily
as a Kansas tornado will outstrip a Mis-
souri, cyclone. Both of these hunters
have whistles. By the sound Of these
whistles they telegraph to each other the
course of the game they are pursuing
whether it is bearing to right or left, or
moving straight ahead. Nine times out
of ten they will reach the summit of .
divide before the deer reaches the apex OF
the next divide, and then they open fire
again. That deer is made of good stuff
that gets away without taking some Of
their lead with him-that rises and shows
himself anywhere within forty rods, and
these hunters say they have wounded
only one deer since they came that they
could not capture. This one was found
few days after it was shot, but it was
spoiled. They ship all their venison to
st. Louis parties. They realize twelve
and half cents . pound for the saddles.
which is all they ship. St. Louis Repub-
s5.z
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Colonel Boynton came in the latter
part of the week from his engagement
with the railroad commission at Fargo,
having succeeded in secretarying his man
Quinn into the commission. Quinn,
whose initials by the way are now Hon.
j. N, is the dashing young speciality pen
ciller on the Bismarck Tribune, who can
throw about as much good natural sar
casm into his work as the next one and
who was needed by the commission as
menacing weapon of defense in any pos
sible bout with the Dakota press. We
ought to say the selection was bad-.an
insult upon decency, ETC. because of a
few we'll written squlbs at the expense of
The ADVOCATE, but we kind of admire
the nerve of the fellow, and can heartily
congratulate the commission. Colonel
Boynton threatens to have The ADVo-
CATE removed for 'otfensyeness if
we don't quit talking about his conncc-
ton with the coming introduction of a
democrat into the Canton posto flee, and
also denies having experienced any politi-
cal righteousness in regard to the Eden
postoffice. But the deeper Colonel Boyn
ton gets into politics the more thinking
and less talking he is doing, and so the
rest of US do deal of thinkin' and talk
in at the same hitch. But sometimes
we believe that well grounded suspicion
is about as reliable as halt establish ed
fact.
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members took their Cruel philosophically,

members took their cruel philosophically,
and when the time came for ia king the
train to Chicago all the members went
down to the depot, expecting to have
their fares paid to Chicago. Mr.. Rusco
stepped W to the ticket window and
bought eight tickets, this being the num-
Der he is going to take out tor cir
Gus concert snap, pulling out roll of
bills, of between $4,000 and $1,000, with
two 81, 900 bills for wrappers, to pay for
them. He then informed the five peo-
pie he was going to shake that he would
not pay for their passage, and it they
wanted to return to Chicago an hadn't
the money to buy ticket, they must
walk.
The Woman Relief Corps will hold
Boquet Social at G.. A. r. hall, on Fri
day evening. Ice cream and cake, apd
very amusing exhibition of mummies will
be furnished for entertainment and ev-
eryone specially, invited. Don't forget
the time and place.
Mrs. W. II. Baxter, of Chamberlain,
delivered Temperance lecture to fair
sized audience at the Presbyterian Church
Monday evening.
Nellie A. Brown gave an elocutionary
entertainment at Bedford Hall last eye
ming. The attendanc was not very large:
and the satisfaction of the audience may
be averaged about the same
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The advent of Mason Long, ''con-
yerted' gambler, into the city the other
day, With the clash of the church trum-
pet and the pomp and glitter of the cir
Gus parade, is only another evidence of
the gullibility Of the holier- than-thou
class of people. The ''man of the world"
who makes no false pretense in regard to
his religion-who claims to be no better
than he really is-can never be taken in
by the Mason Long class Of takirs and
gamblers. n fair study of human ma
ture by the class of people mentioned
above enables them to discern at glance
the difference between the false and real
the wide divergency OF value between
the real and unreal. The opening of
gilded palace or low doggery with pray.
er would be considered develish reckless
ness and bias srhemy in the eyes of the sa
loon-keeper, yet when Mason Long was
about to open his meeting the other eve
ning-a meeting that can never
be elevated to the high tone of a
soap seller or a shell takir-there
were many who dofed their hats andex-
pressed hearty amen It was an amen
to hypocrisy, an amen to deceit and an
amen to all that is wrong in the eyes of
God. A Chicago board of trade opera
tor. gambler, salosnkeeper, conf
dence man-all these wrought into one
Mason Long stands up and condemns the
dance, the cigar, the game Of baseball
and other harmless forms of diversion in
dulged in by the young generation. and
is applauded by the church. After few
prayers, trade against the saloon, a
harangue against America social forms
Mason disposes Of an immense amount
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The women are coming to the front in
Dakota, the last session of the legislature
partially enfranchising the women of the
territory. All women over twenty-one
years of age: and possessing the necessary
qualifications of citizenship, and who
have children of school age under their
care or control, are qualified voters upon
all matters pertaining to the govern
ment of schools of the territory. They are
also eligible to the Office Of school direc-
tors, judge or clerk of election, township
clerk or county superintendent of public
schools. After 1888 the county superin :
tendent of schools will be elected at the
annual school meeting on the third Tues
day in June, instead of November, as
other county officers. The point is rails
ed that eligibility to office and the ballot
also compels the enforcement of all laws
relative to militia, draft, quelling riots
and working the pOll tax.
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DR.. j. |. Taylor has been pretty well
all over the west, and when he talks it is
the expression of experience. He writes
The ADVOCATE from Long Pine, Neb.,
in regard to the sand deserts of Nebraska.
and in that letter he presents some rithy
points that will bear great deal of con-
sideration by eastern people looking after
new western homes. The moral is, of
course-come to Dakota. The Doctor
says he is we'll, doing well, having a good
time and nothing to worry him. His let
ter is as follows:
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-Today an idea
occurred to me that perhaps your read
ers would like to hear from this western
wild. and what there is here to make
families happy, or invite immigration.
The country is vast sand plain, crusted
over here and there with few inches Of
grassy covering. with now and then a
sand hill perfectly destitute of vegetation.
1t is somewhat amusing to listen to the
grangers relate their prospects and ex-
perlence. One remarks, II had pretty
smart chance for wheat week or so ago,
but the last blow has covered my field SIX
inches deep with sand" Another chin
ed in, II lost my harrow, but found my
plow. The handles sticking out is what
saved it, Another very soberly related,
"Wall, when was coming in back here
about four miles, l discovered a field,
with here and there as l supposed some
kind of a vegetable product growing sew
eral inches high, waving in the breeze,
but upon examination found that small
herd of cattle had been buried, and their
tails were sticking out above the sur
face" Aside from this seeming little
difficulty there is no doubt this might be-
come fine farming and grazing country.
Long Pine creek and the Elkhorn riv-
er are fine streams of water, in this vicin-
ity, and if anything could be invented to
keep the soil down any length Of time so
as to form crust, one could live here
with ease and comfort. The towns seem
to be fourishing all along the line, the
inhabitants living principally on fish and
trangers-mostly strangers-now since
the warm weather has commenced.
Those who are well fxeo in Lincoln
county would not advise them to emf
crate to this region. just now, not before
winter anyway, as the ground then hard
ems somewhat and the surface of the
country would not likely be so much dis
turbed as at the present time.
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PrOhihifiOn in Vermont.

Maine gentleman, in a talk before Vermont
audience, says: The same state Of things is being
enacted here that prevailed under our prohibition
laws Of twenty years ago. The result is that al
ready the best men OF the state deluging the
general assembly with petitions for the laws re-
peal, many siRners being those who voted for the
prohibition law. One petition represented men
OF property to the amount Of S3OO00OO, another Of
1200O O00 and the legislature is pondering on
what is their duty in the premises. At q recent
meeting of the law and order society in rovidence.
President Robinson, OF Browns university, admit
ted that "the frequency OF intoxication on the
streets, notwihs landing the prohibition law,
scandal and outrage on decency."
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Marion Sentinel: The CANTON ADVOCATE, in
commenting upon the many newspaper ruhs the
city got on account of its poor efforts toward max
ing the 1. o. o. F. celebration success says at
would be mpossibility for city of this size to
Loyalty entertain 500 visitors for twenty-four
hours.' Then Canton should not have undertak en-
1t, to make such example of herself before
other towns. Most of the people who there
had attended gatherings of similar nature before
and knew about how they should be conducted.
Bros. Carter, what kind Of "struw are you grasp
ing at" when you intimated that the people went
to the celebration just to get chance to give vent
to their spent up spite and sordidness?" Do the
large and noble hearted people of Dakota do such
work? Acknowledge the failure and don't throw
surs upon those who went there TO help make it
q veritable gale day.
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of dime novel literature in the form of a

of dime novel literature in the form of a
''reformatio book and then closes his
meeting, gets onto grand old drunk,
blows in several thousand dollars on the
board Of trade, has a high old time all
around, and the next evening opens an
other meeting with prayer and continues
the program. The church buys his book,
shouts "Hurrah for Long, Long live
Long, and Long fattens more and more
each day. Long is novelty, and is we'll
patronized. Would the same people
who clamor for Long do as we'll for their
own poor? Would they help their own
fallen?
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

An exchange gets off this on the average editor:
citizen as fallen oak when he knows he lied with
the jim jams. Call man an influential citizen
when he is the best poker player in town. Speak
of the little bright eyed urchin on the road to
fame; big footed, red-headed newly married
woman as the beautiful and accomplished bride
Call man who has few dusty rolls Of calico and
a soldiers blue overcoat an experienced dry goods
merchant. Gall lawyer the leading light of
whom the profession should be proud, when he
knows him to be only an ordinary petifogger
Who wouldn't be an editor?
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Lennox Independent: At last the Chicago Mil
waukee and st. Paul Railroad company intend put
ting in some substantial improvements at Canton.
The old coal house is torn down and new one is
be erected 1S8 feet long, with double derrick so
as to be able to load engines on either side. The
capacity Of the tank will also be increased to 20OC
barrels, and will be placed opposite the coh shed
it is confidently believed that the company will put
In nine ten side-racks; the depot will be on the
south side of the track and will be 26x74 feet with
q long platform of 900 feet surrounding it. There
will be freight depot in addition to the one men
toned, that will be 26x76 feet. This will be north
Of the track. This much felt want will be supplied,
and anton will get what 1t has long been entitled
to by the the constantly increasing volume Of
husineSs.
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''That foolish Richard Feyne," she said
to herself, twill get himself into scrape
by and by, and will lose all his chances
with Lady Eleanor "a good e7, 900 year,
and that beautiful old place in Hamp-
shire). He doesn't see what he's doing,
and friendly word in aeason will nut
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19
What Ed Can Do.

Sheldon, Iowa, News: Ed Carpenter build
more railroads. lay out more cities and do larger
business then any man ever saw. Under his
m. nagement Oalliope would grow to the size
of Belot, Lyon county, and the lots be just as val
liable. That place was doomed at one time, and
lot, on average. Now will be the time for Cal
liopeans to invest.
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Just as You Can on of Newspapers.

Disguised Settler-I have farmed that
quarter section for two whole years and
haven't raised enough to fatten grasshop-
per. It's nothing but red sand. If Pm not
mistaken you told me could make living
of that farm from the very start.
Real Estate Agent-That's what told you,
sir-you could make living off it, and SO
you could; the further off the better.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

Charley Hackett is way off in his plan
of making the local option and division
canvas on the joint plan. Down this way
we have good sprinkling of ra dical d.
visionists who arc not in favor of local op-
ton, and there is no likelihood the two
can be yoked together The idea should
be drOppel.
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Frank Wasn't On.

Rock Rapids Reporter: Postmaster Hewitt, Of
Canton, surrendered to the inevitable last week =
he sent Cleveland word he would waive the rights
he had under the civil service rules and allow an
immediate occupation by his hungry followers.
We are glad to say our Frank did not surrendered,
but died at his post with shot from the front,
propelled by simplicity and the democratic sort of
civil service refrom.
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Now, What Makes You Saw That?

How is it that when friend of yours
shows you new watch you invariably open
the cases and examine the works critically,
remarking that "it's a dandy" and that the
"works are very fines" What in the world
do you know about the works of watch,
lnywaY?-Chicaoo Journal
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

Dakota people, looking around for a
place in which to pass the heated days
the coming summer, should write J. E.
Hannegan, Cedar Rapids. Iowa, tor a
free copy of the Breezy Beach" which
tells all about the points of popular in
terest at Spirit and Lake Okoboji, Iowa.
These lakes are unquestionably the lead
ing places of resort in the northwest.
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GeOrSia's Liquor Increase,

Georgia, where it is claimed that prohibition aud
local option have been at work, we find that,
according to the in tied States internal revenue Of
fee, there are today dstilleries in the state
than ever before, an they are rapidly increasing.
The increase is not lone in the number of stills
but il their capacity, old ones having increased
from five bushels to fifty.
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Veal or Woe.
.os' bif an fricasseed we,

"Ros' bif an fricasseed veal" called tho
new waiter girl.
The tired boarder ordered both. After q
while he laid down his knife and fork
"Have you any fricasseed woes" he asked
gently; 'if you have I'll try that" and he
sighed as one without hope.-Detroit Free
prasS
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

kimball Index: The postmaster at Canton-J.
W. Hewitt-concluded that he didn't want to be
gatekeeper in the house Of Grover and secured his
waltzing papers. N. B.. 1t was one of those
where you-must-eave-at-once-or- you' 'll-get-
tounced
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

Eastern and Western Morals.
Eastern Political Boss-Since I've been in
Omaha I've seen house building and other
work going on on Sunday.
Omaha Man-Yes, it can't be helped.
"But libraries and places of amusement are
open on Sunday, too."
eyes. Isn't it so in the easta"
"No stree. We don't allow it. 1t interferes
too much with the saloons. Omaha World
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The Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken paper regularly
from the postofice whether directed to him or not
or whether he has subscribed or not, is RESPONSE
BILE for the payment.
The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers or periodicals from the postofice, or
removing and leavingit uncalled for Is prima
facie evidence OF Intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper discontinued, he
he must pay all arrearages, or the publishers may
lect the whole amount, whether the paper Is taken
from the office or not.
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Misery Loves Company.
Boy on the Bank-Hi, Jimmy! s the wa
ter warm?
"Boy in the Water-Ye-e-esl (cha-a.a-t
terri w-a-a-m as dish a terri!
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A Spring Garden Definition.

School Teacher-Johnny, what is the sec.
ond letter Of the alphabet?
Johnny-Don't know.
School Teacher-W What flies about the gar
den2
Johnny-When? --..'
School Teacher-In the summer.
Johnny-Oh, know-mother after the
hens.-Tid Bits
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Baby Mine.
am going to ball,
Baby mine, baby mine!
Don't you dare put up the squall,
Baby mine, baby mine!
Dad will stay at home with you,
He will spank you if you do
Spank you till you're black and blue,
Baby mine, baby mine!
-Logansport Chronicle.
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NOTES.

An Uncle Toms Cabin company dis
banded at Sioux Falls Monday. Il
seems the manager gnye few Of the
boys the shake. The Press sayE When
the notice was given Sunday that UncIe
Tom wonNa't - killed a.y more, the
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-19

Cancer Of the Tongue.
NV wife, some three or four years ago. was tfou.
bled with an ulcer on the side of her tongue near
the throat, The PAIN was incessant, causing los1
Of sleep and producing great nervous prostrat,on
Accompanying this trouble was rheumatism. u
had passed from tho shoulders and centsred nv tne
Between the suffering OF the two. life had grown
burdensome. By the use Of q half dozen ema!-
sized bottles OF SwiftS SPeclhc, sne Was enuiOy
relieved and restored to health This was tnISs
years ago, and there has been no return OF the a'
ease. II. - MAODAh0A0VAA
Sparta, Ca, June 5, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed fre4
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atlantis, ~
u w. 23d ST.. N. I.
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AUTHORIZED EDITION
Session Zn1Us
1887.

DAKOTA.
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TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.)
AUDITORS OFFICE.
Insurance Department.
l, E. w. Caldwell, Auditor of the Territory of Da-
kota, do hereby certify that the above is n true
copy Of the original statement now OH
file in this office.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto
(sEAL] set my hand and affixed the seal of this
office at Bismarck this 24th day Of
February, 1887
+. B. MORSE Deputy.